Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has halted flights from and to Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, Mauritius and the Comoros Islands.
That's according to the latest guidelines issued by the state news agency SPA on Sunday.
It comes just days after the Kingdom suspended flights to and from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho and Eswatini due to concerns related to the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Trump adds seven countries to full travel ban list
President Donald Trump has expanded a list of countries subject to a full travel ban on Tuesday, prohibiting citizens from an additional seven countries, including passports from Syria and Palestine, from entering the United States.
Paris' Louvre reopens partially but staff vote to extend strike
France's Louvre museum in Paris partially reopened on Wednesday despite its staff unanimously voting to extend a strike they began on Monday over pay and working conditions.
India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns in Dhaka
India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi to convey its strong concerns on Wednesday over what it described as a deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats targeting the Indian Mission in Dhaka.
Alleged Bondi gunman charged with 15 murders as funerals of victims begin
A man who allegedly opened fire on Sydney's famed Bondi Beach has been charged with 59 offences, including murder and terrorism, police said on Wednesday.
Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi 'in good health' after son raises alarm
Myanmar’s junta has said that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "in good health," a day after her son told Reuters he has received little information about the 80-year-old’s condition and fears she could die without him knowing.
Professor Majed Chergui has been honoured with the UAE's "Great Arab Minds" award in Natural Sciences for his pioneering contributions to capturing ultrafast motion at the atomic scale.
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
